HomeDestinations Interests Top Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to go to Portugal The traditional celebration of the end of the harvest Thousand of visitors spill out onto the streets of Ponte de Lima for several days Entertainment for all tastes is available here from livestock contests to the running of the "garranos" (wild horses) and the majestic procession of Nossa Senhora das Dores (Our Lady of Sorrows) — the patron saint of fishermen The celebration then continues with folklore shows The Feiras Novas offers three days and nights of fun with people singing and dancing on every corner of the village which makes the Feiras Novas a very authentic experience considered the "largest live congress of popular culture in Portugal." The fair takes place after the harvests in September and usually falls on the 3rd weekend This festival ends the cycle of religious festivals of Alto Minho the streets of the city are filled to the brim with concertina players giving passersby a taste of Portuguese music Music festival "Viva as Feiras Novas" annually unfolds at Expolima during several days of the celebration showcasing numerous local musicians and performers The culmination of the festivities is the fireworks display on several nights of Feiras Novas While music is an integral part of the Feiras Novas livestock competition is just as important and sheep are brought onto the stage of Expolima Known as one of the best livestock competitions in the country it's followed by a celebratory parade through Alameda de São João Feiras Novas has been celebrated since 1826 when it was founded by the royal regiment of D the "old fair" took place every fortnight in Ponte de Lima since 1125 If you've wanted to experience Portuguese culture firsthand Feiras Novas offers an amazing opportunity to do just that Expolima Alameda de São JoãoExpolima Alameda de São JoãoLast updated: July 12, 2024Authors: Svitlana MysakPeople interested Aurora 10 is a residential building designed by the architecture studio Atelier Tiago do Vale a Portuguese village in the district of Viana do Castelo characterized by its rustic architecture and its wide valley bathed by the Limia River The Aurora 10 Building reinterprets the plot to respond to the characteristics of the environment and its needs giving the street a more urban and integrated character taking into account the scales of the neighborhood and the city The project seeks visual alignments and continuities creating relationships with the public space The central idea of the Atelier Tiago do Vale studio was to propose a building that would fit into its context the multifunctional program of the building was extended to the public spaces blurring the public spaces associated with the street and the private space within the plot Thanks to its simple and regular structure it was possible to optimize the useful space destined for the main uses allowing the three-room apartments to be provided with an additional space without a predefined function etc.; in addition to separating the entrance area from the distribution area to the bedrooms The main façade breaks with the monolithic nature of the building by using vertical pieces that break with the horizontal of the balconies establishing a relationship between both elements that create a play of light and shadow The balconies and glass openings are set back which takes advantage of the panoramic view while providing privacy and minimizing direct solar radiation Project description by Atelier Tiago do Vale Designing in suburban housing developments is an urbanistic challenge of considerable scale: their layouts rarely stem from overarching strategic intentions for the city limiting its ability to consolidate its identity and urban characteristics or enhance them both in terms of urban performance and the quality of life it provides the construction of buildings that do not establish relationships with their surroundings fail to create meaningful places and do not produce the structured organic streets we recognise in consolidated and successful urban areas The Aurora 10 Building aims to mitigate some of the limitations of this type of development by reinterpreting the design of the plot in such a way that responds to the characteristics of the surrounding area and its needs paves the way for the establishment of continuities richer relationships with present and future interventions Although the programme requires an extremely rationalised design the treatment of the main façade breaks the monolithic feel with a delicate play of light and shadow that forms the backdrop to the street suggesting vertical panels that simultaneously disrupt the abstract horizontal gesture of the balconies -creating an intriguing contradiction between these two formal devices which changes with the light: sometimes more subtle other times more assertive- while also referencing the vertical rhythms characteristic of the dense streets of consolidated city centres The “public space” of the suburbs has generally consisted of the leftover areas between scattered buildings: a situation that has not produced qualified city it was crucial to propose a building aware of its context and capable of actively participating in the urban space either by extending its multifunctional programme into the transitional spaces between public and private domains blurring the boundaries between the public realm associated with the street and the private space within the plot The sidewalks that border the street extend into a covered commercial gallery culminating in a northern access point configured simultaneously both as stairs and an auditorium which a Jacaranda tree will shelter in time This design serves as the foundation of the theme from which the staircase of the northern block emerges creating a landmark (which defines the building’s identity but expresses itself at an urban scale) that draws cues from the neighbouring constructions and crowns the long street that ends at its steps mindful of the context and responding appropriately to its surroundings the structure presents a simple and regular rhythm together with a central focus on efficiency in the use of building areas avoided complex geometries and lost space in circulation maximising the usable space designated for the primary functions to provide the three-bedroom apartments with an additional space which can be appropriated in a variety of ways The common areas were treated with the utmost dignity as they represent the first contact both visitors and residents have with the building Inspired by the "middle-of-the-house" concept of Azorean vernacular architecture the three-bedroom apartments feature a generous space related to the entrance and interior circulation which can be adapted for various uses: study space separating the entrance area from the distribution space for the bedrooms- storage The use of this space is only limited by imagination and it can meet supplementary domestic needs or even transient and occasional needs that cannot be satisfied elsewhere in the apartment is a strong precursor of quality of life in housing allowing for simple and efficient occupation The finishes are executed using domestic woods (oak and chestnut) and domestic (Estremoz) marble in the wet areas The projecting balconies and recessed glazed openings allow for an integral glass façade making the most of the open view while guaranteeing privacy and minimising solar gains The Aurora 10 Building aims to imbue the street with a more urban and integrated character using light and form to transform the lot's framework into a rich resting on a base of locally quarried granite Through a design that is both technical and organic the importance of incorporating the street and the building is emphasised ensuring that the proposal is not merely about it existing mindful of the scales of cities and neighbourhoods and capable of leaving cues for the discussion and design of future urban interventions Tiago do Vale. Engineering.- Eduarda Oliveira.Furniture.- Redel Interiores Implementation area.- 1,247 sqm.Construction area.- 4,919 sqm Project year.- 2020-2021.Construction year.- 2021-2024 Concrete.- Secil.ETICS.- CIN.Mortar.- Secil.Drywall.- Pladur.MDF.- Kronospan. Ceramic Tiles.- Recer. Paint.- CIN.Window Frames.- Cortizo. Air Conditioning.- Daikin.Lifts.- Otis. Heat Pumps.- Daikin. Electrical Hardware.- Efapel. Metal Hardware.- JNF Bathroom Faucets.- Sanindusa.Sanitary Ware.- Sanindusa. Concealed Cisterns.- Grohe.Kitchen Faucets.- Imex. Kitchen Sinks.- Franke. Extractors.- Frasa. Appliances.- Balay. Light Fixtures.- Faro Barcelona. João Morgado. and trained at the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Coimbra In 2008 he founded Tiago do Vale Arquitectos Tiago is a PhD and Postgraduate in Advanced Studies in Architectural Heritage from the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto He has also edited books such as “Urban Complex” by Design Media Publishing and the Chinese edition “城市综合体” by Liaoning Science and Technology Publishing House 2017 and 2023 editions of the DAS Prize (Moldova) and a jury member on behalf of the Portuguese Order of Architects of the 2016 and 2017 editions of the João de Almada Prize With a restricted but highly specialized team of architects their studio understands architecture in the traditional sense as a broad but interconnected and interreferenced field with a portfolio ranging from urban planning to industrial design health and tourist facilities (as well as the mandatory topics of sustainability and energy efficiency) while in recent times it has accumulated an important curriculum in urban rehabilitation and conservation restoration and reconstruction of buildings ergonomics and human scale: a clear architecture that tells a recognizable story the guiding thread of Tiago do Vale Arquitectos is the rigor and quality of the built work understanding the architectural project as an absolutely global carried out in dialogue with both the client and all the parties involved in the translation of the drawing into reality. Archive Architecture Visit this unspoiled gem in the Alto Minho region travellers should seek out the relatively untrodden 620km Camino from Lisbon Since medieval times, pilgrims have journeyed on foot to the magnificent Romanesque cathedral in Santiago where the relics of St James are housed. The network of trails from various starting points in Europe are known as Caminos – or "ways". The French Way which begins at Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port near the Pyrenees is so popular that the number of walkers is almost equal to medieval times half a million people walked the route each year 446,000 pilgrims registered their arrival in Santiago (the total number of walkers is likely far higher) – and 2024 is expected to be the busiest year yet you can spot pilgrims at almost every turn especially in the summer months when hostels and eateries are full to bursting and the queue for the cathedral can be up to three hours long By contrast, the Portuguese Camino which runs 620km north from the bustling heart of Lisbon Were it not for the ubiquitous scallop shell (the sign of St James) and yellow arrow waymarkers I might have wondered if I was on the wrong path as I left Lisbon winding my way along the banks of the Tagus Estuary into bull and horse breeding country "The Portuguese Camino offers a very different experience," veteran walker Colleen Sims told me. She walked her first Camino, the French Way, in 2013 and has walked another every year since, exploring a variety of routes and sometimes leading groups and writing for her blog "I was first drawn to the Portuguese Way by the promise of better winter weather but found it offered so much more," she said "It feels less iconic than the French Way It has it all and is also relatively easy to walk as there are no major climbs or mountain passes." major towns and cities - Colleen SimsLike its French counterpart this route has attracted pilgrims for centuries Queen Isabel (later Saint Isabel) made the journey twice it has been walked by countless others: the faithful and the intrepid; culture seekers and the simply curious It's both a spiritual route and a trail through history. Much of the way follows Roman roads peppered with ancient milestones, and passes impressive sights like the walled Roman settlement of Conimbriga with its beautifully preserved mosaics walled monasteries and statues of the Virgin Mary or crosses at the centre of almost every roundabout are a reminder that in secular Europe Portugal is still very much a Catholic country People I met still talked excitedly about a visit to Portugal by Pope Francis last year and the open-air masses he held near the start of the Camino in Lisbon and Porto However, 2024 is also a significant year for Portugal. On 25 April, the country celebrated the 50th anniversary of its peaceful "Carnation" Revolution that overthrew a dictatorship and paved the way for democracy a flower seller in Lisbon began placing carnations in the barrels of the soldiers' rifles The image has endured: along the route I passed numerous carnations strung on lampposts and scaling the side of buildings – a constant reminder of this chapter in Portuguese history • The Lighthouse Way: Walking Spain's 'other' camino • The return of the UK's medieval highway • Portugal's mysterious 'birthing stones' Many who walk the Portuguese Way do so for religious and spiritual reasons At one of many azulejo (Portuguese tile)-covered churches Both lost their husbands to cancer in the same year and one had also lost her child to drugs "I'm not religious but walking this route has given me a very different perspective on life," she told me It feels as if the place is here to remind us that we are all journeying on this Earth for a limited time but that nature and human endeavour carry on regardless." through picturesque fishing villages and historic shipbuilding areas that flourished in Portugal's golden Age of Discovery (1450-1750) This part of the route becomes a lot busier as pilgrims begin to mingle with regular tourists Of every 100 bookings, 60 will be on the French Way, 30 on the Portuguese Route from Vigo, and from Lisbon just one or two - Jeremy Perrin"We've been operating on the Camino for 15 years from all the different starting points," says Jeremy Perrin, general manager of Camino Ways a Dublin-based tour operator specialising in walking and cycling holidays "While the Portuguese route is slowly drawing more visitors most of them are on the last 100km from Vigo the route between Lisbon and Porto is still relatively undiscovered this made for a quieter and more contemplative journey through eucalyptus and cork forests and fields of horses and bulls as I left the busy Lisbon suburbs and headed through the centre of Portugal to the mouth of the Douro River in Porto It also showed a very different side of Portugal, one far from the busy coastal resorts and popular attractions like Sintra. There, I have queued for several hours to gain admittance to its palace I walked straight into the Knights Templar castle and had it mostly to myself The quietness of the route does have its downside struggling to find his way back to the path He had previously walked the French Camino and was used to following people with backpacks he was finding the lack of them hard to handle But the emptiness was offset by the hospitality of the Portuguese people doubly delighted to see pilgrims far from the madding crowds of the usual tourist hotspots home of the eponymous peppers and Galician poet Rosalía de Castro but it was still less populated than the busy last part of the French Way The popular Spanish name for the Milky Way is El Camino de Santiago too numerous to be individually distinguished was formed from the dust raised by travelling pilgrims The less-travelled Portuguese way is more like a constellation its sites and shrines brighter and clearer for not being eclipsed by the hordes CORRECTION: A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled the Minho River Slowcomotion is a BBC Travel series that celebrates slow self-propelled travel and invites readers to get outside and reconnect with the world in a safe and sustainable way If you liked this story, sign up for The Essential List newsletter – a handpicked selection of features For more Travel stories from the BBC, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. 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Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email comprising the municipalities of Viana do Castelo has been designated as the “European Region of Gastronomy and Wine of 2025” The title was awarded by the Associação de Municípios Portugueses do Vinho (AMPV) in recognition of the region’s rich culinary history and wine heritage The four municipalities along the Lima River are among the most significant components of their tourism offering as this acknowledgement served as the basis for granting the title The Vale do Lima Region of Gastronomy and Wine project seeks to boost enogastronomic tourism by promoting local culture and the renowned Loureiro do Vale do Lima wine this variety of vinho verde plays a central role in the region’s identity This initiative also focuses on fostering sustainability which is characterised by fresh ingredients Vale do Lima’s appeal extends beyond food and wine breathtaking views and historical landmarks This comprehensive approach to tourism emphasises sustainability while reinforcing the cultural and natural assets of the region By celebrating its rich traditions and leveraging its gastronomic and vinicultural treasures Vale do Lima aims to position itself as a top-tier destination for visitors in 2025 and more We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal PONTE DE LIMA / Portugal - The Peace Garden FOLDING PEACEThe contribution by Herm van der Linden Julia Wurm and Norbert Nozdrovicky is inspired by the story of the young girl Sadako Sasaki who fell ill with leukaemia after the atomic bomb explosion in Hiroshima and folded over 1,000 origami cranes in order to get well Visitors can fold their own origami cranes at four stations and place them on wave-shaped sculptures or in the centre of the garden to set a sign for peace The garden is designed with aromatic plants and multi-stemmed birch trees that create a calm and peaceful atmosphere and offers a bench to rest on The garden will be built in spring 2025 and will be open to visitors from the end of May to the end of October 2025 in Ponte de Lima / Portugal.PONTE DE LIMA / Portugal The contributions were developed as part of a course at the Institute of Landscape Architecture 852.317 Entwurf und Gestaltung von Details Leitung DI Roland Wück This elective is part of the Master's degree programme in Landscape Planning / Landscape ArchitectureInformation on the Master's programme: UH 066 419 Masterstudium Landschaftsplanung und Landschaftsarchitektur Agricultural Sciences Biotechnology and Food Science Economics and Social Sciences Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity Landscape, Water and Infrastructure Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources BOKU UniversityUniversität für Bodenkultur WienGregor-Mendel-Straße 33 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page valued by the Romans and key to Portugal’s empire-building there are now less than 3,000 Garranos left There is more life in the fog-bleached mountains of northern Portugal than the raptors wheeling overhead in search of rabbit and the invisible cows whose clanking bells ring out through the damp whiteness stocky build helped Portugal build and maintain its empire Ariana Bezerra with one of the stallions on her family’s farm in Ponte de Lima Photograph: Gonçalo Fonseca/The GuardianAfter 16,000 years of domestication the breed began to fall from favour in the middle of the 20th century as farms were mechanised and tractors and cars replaced horses there were between 40,000 and 60,000 Garranos in Portugal Current estimates put the total population at 1,500-3,000 “A horse needs a function,” says José Leite a vet who serves as a technical adviser of the Association of Garrano Horse Breeders (Acerg) The need for the horse as an agricultural tool ended Acerg is trying to ensure the breed’s survival by highlighting its multifaceted potential: not only has the pony been valued as a hardy trekker since at least Roman times do dressage and is an ideal animal for novice riders “It’s about giving the breed back a purpose,” says Leite In a country such as Portugal – which knows all too well the damage wildfires can do – the Garrano is now being pressed into service as a fire-prevention tool Acerg has signed an agreement with Portugal’s largest electrical infrastructure company to provide 280 horses that will clear brush under pylons by grazing across 4,000 hectares of mountainside Michel Pereira, who has been beguiled by Garranos since he was 11, has been breeding the ponies for three decades and has 48 animals, many of which are now roaming the Serra da Cabreira. The wildfires of 2017 which killed more than 100 people in Portugal and Spain devouring the plastic lining of its roof and bringing it down on the ponies beneath the fire was a reminder of all that could be lost ‘Portugal would be a poorer country without these horses,’ says Michel Pereira Photograph: Gonçalo Fonseca/The Guardian“Portugal would be a poorer country without these horses,” says the 55-year-old breeder “It would be a great loss to Portugal and to all the families whose lives are bound up with Garranos.” Obsolescence and the climate emergency are not the only threats the Garrano faces The mountains of north-west Portugal are also home to around seven packs of Iberian wolves the wolves have been in the area since the Palaeolithic period and have been a protected species since 1988 Garrano foals are rich and easy pickings for the wolves says that wolves are killing up to 70% of the foals in some areas “It’s OK if the wolves take the odd sick foal but we’ve got to the point where … there’s no balance.” In the 1940s, there were between 40,000 and 60,000 Garranos in Portugal. Current estimates put the total population at 1,500-3,000. Photograph: Gonçalo Fonseca/The GuardianThe Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests (ICNF) the state body responsible for managing Portugal’s natural heritage points out that wolves are protected by law adding that the government pays compensation to farmers whose livestock are killed by the carnivores A spokesperson for the ICNF says the institute and its partners have launched a range of projects “to raise awareness among livestock farmers of the importance of conserving this large carnivore and to support them in implementing the most appropriate protection measures to prevent wolf attacks” include the use of traditional Portuguese livestock dogs and the building of fenced enclosures But the Garrano breeders argue that neither measure is suited to roaming ponies and say the only sustainable way to address the attacks would be to introduce other animals for the wolves to eat many breeders are bringing their pregnant mares down from the mountains so they can give birth and raise their foals in safety Garrano breeder Fernando Bezerra fell in love with the breed after visiting a local horse fair as a young boy Photograph: Gonçalo Fonseca/The GuardianAriana Bezerra and her father have six Garranos on their farm on the outskirts of the ancient town of Ponte de Lima you lose a lot of their wildness,” says Bezerra as her father – who fell in love with the breed when he visited the local horse fair as a young boy – shows off his Garrano saddles and plies his visitors with bowlfuls of the wine he makes in a cellar beneath the stables “Losing the Garranos would be like having your heart broken and losing the pieces forever,” she says “They’re not just part of Portugal’s history “We’d be losing all that very important genetic heritage,” he says the wolf packs in the mountains would disappear.” Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain AT least 16 sub-regions of Portugal have been placed under an orange weather warning for flooding this Friday Civil Protection warned of the possibility of flooding due to the expected worsening of the weather situation over the weekend Speaking to the press, André Fernandes, the commander of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) revealed that the entity had decided to raise the state of readiness of resources to the orange level in 16 sub-regions of the entity They placed special focus on the north, central regions, Lisbon, and the Tagus Valley he explained. Fernandes assured that a preventive SMS will also be sent to the population alerting them to the risk of flooding He pointed out that according to the Portuguese Environment Agency the river basins with the greatest flood potential were those of the River Lima This was particularly the case in Arcos de Valdevez Douro (especially in the Tâmega and Tua sub-basins) ‘It is possible for floods to occur in these river basins so citizens must take self-protection measures against the risk of flooding’ He also highlighted the fact that the recent saturation of the ground could increase the risk flooding The Civil Protection commander also warned of the prospect of wind and advised homeowners that allowing objects to fall onto public roads should be prevented with members of the public advised to refrain from going outside in coastal areas Fernandes explained that the damage caused by bad weather in Ponte de Lima yesterday – in an area that is particularly vulnerable to flooding – was being assessed A 25 per cent increase in the number of personnel on standby across the country is in place for ANEPC’s readiness under orange level conditions The ANEPC Operational Coordination Centre will meet on Saturday and Sunday to monitor any occurrences and will extend the state of alert beyond Sunday the commander detailed Orange alerts have been issued in the districts of Porto, Viana do Castelo, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga today, due to the forecast of strong maritime unrest, according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) These warnings will remain in force until midday on Saturday Northwestern waves of 5 to 6 metres in height are expected Between midday on Saturday and 6 am on Sunday Due to the forecast of maritime unrest, the IPMA also placed the districts of Faro and Beja under yellow warning until 6 pm on Saturday Setúbal until midnight on Sunday and Lisbon until 6 am on Sunday due to the forecast of persistent and sometimes heavy rain was also 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(granary drying shed) that are still part of our collective memory,’ say the architects the architects describe the project as a ‘treehouse-temple’ although the rotten oak wood was unsalvageable its presence allowed the architects to carry out a piece by piece reconstruction of the former structure as there is no longer any farming on the property the design team worked to create a building that would cater to present-day requirements the project has no specified use or prescribed function ‘it will be what the nature of the space lends itself to be,’ the architects continue two new wooden staircases lead inside both granaries cross-members were inserted in strategic locations two new wooden staircases lead inside both granaries while interior stairs make the dovecote fully accessible for the first time ‘the dovecote-granary is now a sanctuary among the tree canopies an iconic shape in the rural landscape of the minho region,’ concludes tiago do vale ‘the experience of the dancing leaf shadows the gentle crossing breeze and the birds chirping in a late summer afternoon fully defines its new purpose maize granaries were traditionally built in pairs and positioned over granite bases the design team carried out a piece by piece reconstruction of the former structure the building has been designed to cater to present-day requirements the project has no specified use or prescribed function structural cross-members were inserted in strategic locations interior stairs make the dovecote fully accessible for the first time the dovecote can be used as an office or workspace the project has been conceived as a ‘sanctuary among the tree canopies’ video courtesy of tiago do vale architects AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style The Retail Mind Group is developing four new retail parks in Portugal - in Felgueiras representing an investment of €150 million cover more than 50 thousand square meters of gross area and 45 stores and among other features and “will have a significant impact on the social and economic fabric of the regions in which they are located” given the growing interest in this format” will be the largest: with a gross lettable area of 21,000 square meters (m2) it will have 550 parking spaces and 20 stores The opening of Felgueiras Retail Park is scheduled for the first half of 2025 and the project has eight stores a gas station and an area designated for housing comprising 104 apartments in a private condominium The Cantanhede Retail Park will appear by the end of 2025 with around 6 thousand square meters of gross leasable area The Azores Retail Park represents the group's entry into the archipelago with opening scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 “The cornerstone of this project with around 15 thousand m2 of GLA [gross leasable area] was launched on November 22nd According to the group's executive president (CEO) the need for people to shop in larger spaces with more practical entry and exit from the store Retail Mind is an Iberian management and consultancy The Braga-Valença section of the high-speed connection between Porto and Vigo according to the specifications of the environmental study According to documents from the environmental studies contracted by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) the study of a high speed station in Ponte de Lima is expected to be carried out within the scope of the “first phase” of the Porto-Vigo line whose entry into service is scheduled “by 2030” “Together with the Porto (Campanhã) / Airport and Airport / Braga sections the implementation of the Braga / Valença section The new high-speed connection between Braga and Valença “starts at Ramal de Braga (RB) and extends to the border with Spain where the connection will be made with the new line to Vigo The project also includes “all necessary changes/rectifications to the Braga branch [RB] and/or the Minho Line (LM) to allow the integration of the RB into the High-Speed Link” the environmental impact study must consider several hypotheses is the “connection to RB near Tadim Station in order to make Braga AV Station viable in the location foreseen in the Previous Studies developed by RAVE [Rede Ferroviária de Alta Velocidade It should also address the “connection to RB as close as possible to Braga in order to enable an underground Braga AV station Another hypothesis is the “connection to RB in order to enable an underground Braga AV station at the intersection of LAV and RB” several alternatives are planned to be studied Best in Travel is here! 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I tried to keep my mileage on the Camino to around 10-12 miles/16-20 kilometers a day I'm using the mileage as recorded on my Apple Watch — then converted to kilometers my currencies varied between Euro and USD since some of these places I booked through apps I've tried to be as accurate as possible but please keep in mind that — as the saying goes — your mileage and costs could vary I hope this at least gives you an idea of what I walked and spent to help you plan your own pilgrimage I had heard the walk out of Porto on the central route was a slog along busy roads, so I chose to follow the river from the Sé Cathedral and walk along the coast to Vila de Conde Where I stayed: Albergue São Tiago de Labruge (20€) It’s basically the town albergue (hostel) with lots of beds in open rooms/mixed dorm setting just walked in upon arrival because everything else was full in town I used my sleeping bag here as I found it more comfortable than the bedding provided I crossed over from the Coastal route to the Central route Where I stayed: Casa Anabela (35€) shared bath and breakfast along with bottled water and port wine I booked this the day prior to arriving via email Note: Across the street from the guest house I was able to get a pilgrim’s meal (which typically includes soup I chose a main course of chicken/rice/salad Must stop along the way: Michelin recommended restaurant Pedra Furada It was €11 for the lunchtime pilgrim’s meal of soup The meal was delicious and made me wish I could be there to experience their dinner menu used to also have an albergue here but it is currently being used to help house Ukrainian refugees Where I stayed: Casa da Ana Boutique Guest House (69€/$70.35) I almost cried when I arrived and realized I’d have to walk upstairs to get to the room had a rain shower (!) and included breakfast they own the pub below (where they also have breakfast in the morning) which also has tables on the small square Great location and the chef in the pub (after we’d been sitting there quite a while) asked if we wanted to try some authentic Portuguese food –then just started bringing us plates Note: If you’re looking for a rest day early in the trek If you do research on the best hostels on the Portuguese Way Casa Fernanda will pop up over and over again Fernanda runs an albergue along a section of the Camino where there are few other options but you wouldn’t want to pass it by anyway I hobbled in and she immediately brought an ice pack she whipped up appetizers of Padrón peppers and cod fritters served along with wine allowing all her guests to relax while talking to other travelers in the garden Dinner was held in the evening with plenty of wine port and singing followed by breakfast the next morning She charges €20 (to be dropped in the box in her kitchen by the window) but I think once you experience her generous hospitality you’ll understand why I urge you to drop in more voluntarily but Fernanda greets every visitor like they’re a long-lost friend finally visiting her home in Portugal Make a reservation well in advance by calling her landline +351 914 589 521 or emailing fernandarodrigues1970@hotmail.com Where I stayed: Old Village Hostel (25€/$25.49) I had a private room and a shared bath plus breakfast here This place was really nice but I wish I had stayed closer to the center of the city which is stunning and was having a monthly outdoor market the day I was leaving Note: I wish I had planned a rest day here as it would have given me a chance to rest/regroup after 4 days of walking Don’t let the low distance on this day fool you you get to see Cruz dos Franceses where people have left prayers and memorials to loved ones on the way to Rubiães It's really touching to see after the slog uphill Where I stayed: Pensão Repouso de Peregrino guest house (25 €) I had a private room/bath and a balcony plus breakfast and a shuttle to a restaurant for dinner You'll have to go to the garden or the main house for that Another option: A lot of people stayed at O Ninho Albergue (15 euro) but I booked late and couldn't get in Where I stayed: Parador de Tui (155.57€/$159.13) The Paradores are a collection of 4-star hotels run by the Spanish Government in old manors There are two of these splendid historic places along the Portuguese way This was my splurge to celebrate crossing into Spain something I highly recommend because I tried to extend the reservation another night You can also stay in nearby Valença, the fort just before the border A few people I met along the way were taking a rest day here spending one night in Valença before moving over to Tui for the second day (I regret not doing this to see more of both towns and also let my feet rest.) Note: As you’re leaving Tui, stop by Convento das Clarisas Encerradas: This convent of cloistered nuns does not speak to the outside world but they make almond cookies and bread to sell them through a rotary screen Where I stayed: Senda Sur (hostel/mixed dorm) (13€ /$13.25) This hostel has curtains to close off your bunk from the outside world and have a little privacy you can also get a little room of bunks with its own key card entry You'll need to pay extra for breakfast here but know there are lots of little bakeries nearby I reserved this a couple of days in advance A Conserveira (12€/$12.25) Hostel with a great location in town near lots of restaurants with a curtain to provide privacy for the pod but not individual bunks Pontevedra will feel like a large bustling town after a couple of days staying in small towns If you are looking for a rest day toward the end of the pilgrimage Where I stayed: Parador de Pontevedra (2 nights for €253.88/$259.70) No pool here but a beautiful garden to relax and have a glass of wine I reserved this room several weeks in advance Caldas de Reis is on a river and boasts natural hot springs but there are a couple of lovely restaurants along the river where you can pass an afternoon after you arrive Where I stayed: Albergue Albor (€19.55/$20) This hostel is run by a wonderful woman named Yolanda who is an artist with the wax stamp she awards her guests on their credentials (You must stay there to get the stamp.) The fee includes breakfast I reserved in advance and was glad I did as it booked up Note: If you don't want to stay in a hostel here, the four-star Hotel Pousada Real is across the street and has a pool I was getting up early in the morning to get to my next destination quickly Where I stayed: Cruces de Iria ($15) This hostel is just as you are leaving Padrón just outside the city which cuts down on your mileage for the final day The owner does a history lesson about the town Note if you're willing to walk a bit more: Herbon Albergue is a monastery where you can stay that also does dinner and a Mass A great option for contemplation before arriving in Santiago but there are no reservations It opens at 4 pm (16:00) with Mass at 8 pm (20:00) Where I stayed: At the end of the Camino, I treated myself to Hotel Palacio del Carmen a former convent turned Marriott Autograph collection When you arrive, you’ll need to go to the Pilgrim’s Office to get your Compostela. There’s a pilgrim’s mass at noon (12:00) and 7 pm (19:00) at the Cathedral swinging censer the Cathedral is famous for only swings on special occasions or if someone has arranged a donation in advance (it takes 8 men to help swing it) How I celebrated: My splurge dinner was at the Michelin-star Casa Marcelo It was a wonderful experience and I do not regret the €95 I dropped here You'll need to make a reservation in advance (I really enjoyed sitting at the bar area where I could enjoy watching the food prep.) Note: There’s another spot here that sells pastries. Visit Monasterio e Iglesia de San Pelayo for cloistered nun treats Here’s the breakdown of the range for each lodging type: Private room/shared bath: 2 nights (25-35 euro) Guest house private room/private bath: 3 nights (25-64 euro) Food expenses came in around €420/$429 (inclusive of my posh celebratory meal) and my added other expenses (from new socks to ibuprofen I’d say I spent about €1700/$1738 or about €100/$102 a day plus my airfare I’m a travel writer so I wanted to see the range of accommodations on the way but also have some comfortable rest days so my selections (and budget) represent that You could definitely do this on a smaller budget (think hostels all the way and buying food at the grocery store to prepare) or eliminate the hostel stays in favor of more comfortable private accommodations with a larger budget I met pilgrims on both ends of the budget spectrum along the way There’s a Tiktok out there from a guy on the Camino Frances who jokes that we pack our fears when we prepare for the Camino but what gear you decide to take is a very personal choice you might think is unnecessary – but I used everything I packed but one item (more on that in a bit) Everything weighed in at 18 pounds/8 kilograms I sent a large suitcase on to my hotel in Santiago de Compostela via Tuitrans ($70 USD) and carried a Deuter Futura Vario 45+10 liter bag that weighed about 18 pounds The backpack was truly the MVP of this trip – but it’s entirely due to advice I received that I’m going to pass on to you here The sales rep had me try on several different brands and packed it down with weight similar to what I’d carry on the Camino She adjusted the settings for my back and showed me how to adjust the straps each time I put them on She then had me walk around the store and up the stairs so I could see what was working and what didn’t it’s because it’s the exact right fit for me made me a bit slower but I never had any back issues on the Camino A fellow traveler actually remarked how I never complained about my back compared to everyone else You’re shelling out good money for a backpack This is the mistake I made – I bought some shoes I love but I tore through the insoles so quick on the cobblestone I was able to grab some new insoles at a Farmacía but it would have been awesome to have better insoles before the start (and save me some knee pain!) But I'd recommend being creative on what you might be able to bring that might serve dual purposes I also organized everything using repurposed cosmetic bags I had collected over the years -- though you could do the same with Ziplocks Clothes: I brought the equivalent of three outfits: One long shirt, one t-shirt, one tank top, one pair each of pants/leggings,/shorts, one hoodie, one raincoat. I had one pair of pajama shorts and a cotton tank dress that could be worn to dinner or as pajamas I did two socks/underwear/sports bras and on this point (I did end up buying more socks on the way.) I brought a swimsuit as well (which helped in a pinch when I was doing laundry) sample sizes of concealer/mascara/lipstick and an eye shadow crayon I used shampoo/conditioner in the hotels where I stayed Medicines included my daily routine along with Tylenol an heirloom prayer book from my great aunt/rosary bracelet travel-sized Tide laundry soap packets to wash clothes in the sink The only thing I packed that I did not use – but had no choice but to bring My 3 lb work computer that I needed to use on the other side of the Camino (I traveled through Spain and then checked into the LP Dublin office after the trek.) Tuitrans would not transport electronic devices like computers and my company would frown upon it even if I did have them transport it This was the only item I obviously didn’t use but unfortunately How to pack like a pro for a backpacking trip in 2022 I would have my bag transported between each destination so I could lighten my pack but also have more possible changes of clothes and footwear I would have consistently picked places that had bedding so I would have to carry a sleeping bag I’d make sure I had cushy shoe inserts before I started the trek especially around Ponte de Lima and Valença Both are beautiful places I wish I had had more time (and energy) to enjoy Which Camino de Santiago route is right for you in 2022? © Alexandre Delmar / JF FotografiaA low-tech construction system was developed to build this complex structure. The system was complemented with metal connectors and a cable system on site. As it happens in the hives, this system required cooperative work to be assembled and became a reality. Networking and self-organization, which have inspired artificial intelligence, also inspired this solution. It offers bio-tech-art for a symbiosis between human and nature. © Alexandre Delmar / JF FotografiaArchitects: Gonçalo Castro Henriques, X-REF Architectural Research & Development Location: Ponte de Lima Portugal Client: Municipality of Ponte de Lima Partners: X-REF Helder Carvalho Landscape Architecture: X-REF with Carlos Sobral Project Area: 280 sqm Project Completion: 2012 You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Portuguese studio Lopes Pertile Architects designs this L-shaped Casa Primus as a reflection of its client — rigorous, systematic and clear. Perched atop a podium in the grass, the dwelling occupies a hilly landscape in Ponte de Lima and opens broadly out toward sweeping views of its rural surroundings The architects comment: ‘The house is integrated with the site and belongs to it thanks to the topography design that allows the house to welcome the surrounding in continuity with the landscape and vice versa.’ images © João Morgado | @joaomorgadophotography Lopes Pertile Architects’ Casa Primus is expressed with a strong horizontality to reflect the low, continuous hills in the distance. Meanwhile, the architecture contrasts the sinuous natural setting with its materiality of glass and clear white. It stands as a stark white line within the landscape. ‘The house and the landscape enhance and intensify their own different characters,’ explain the architects The cloistered rooms are organized into a linear array a cinematic row of frames opening to the horizon Interiors flow harmoniously outward onto an interstitial deck a threshold between the house and the lawn The team at Lopes Pertile Architects thoughtfully designs its Casa Primus down to the smallest moment Custom-crafted details contribute to a structure that is at once simple and long-lasting this way the project can be read in its entirety,’ the group notes ‘where the detail is the key to the whole and the whole can be reflected on its details materialized by a careful work of local craftsmanship.’ ‘The constant goal for this project was the simplicity of its result which is nothing more than a solved complexity.’ architecture: Lopes Pertile Architects | @lopespertilearchitects lead architects: Sara Pertile and Diogo Lopes photography: © João Morgado | @joaomorgadophotography Website by Make a Spectacle Completely reinventing their line-up with brass and percussion into a new hot and raw sci-fi sound the psychedelic second single from their upcoming LP, SORCS 80 due later this year via Castle Face Records This album was a self imposed ambitious project for us The last two albums were so guitar and keyboard centric I wanted a weird and fun set of parameters for us to work with I demo’d everything at home on cassette four track (harkening back to simpler times) using drum loops and just had at it ’til I had a pile of “songs” Tom and I chose one sound each using synths and created a range of three octaves of that sample then loaded them into Roland SPD-SX samplers and learned the transcribed songs using drum sticks The idea was to change the way we wrote and to have four people along the front of the stage essentially playing percussion ‘Earthling’ is written about all the parts of myself I’ve tried to change over the years I’m sure a lot of people can relate to wanting to shift things in themselves for the better Wanting to appeal to your human side and not all your demons and lesser emotions It’s work to be a “good” person to your average human so over time we focus on putting things to rest that have haunted us for too long Life is short so soak up a good moments before they’re gone. 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More Info Website by Make a Spectacle the free spirit behind this wild and rugged region’s coolest new accommodation shows us her top restaurant recommendations wild swimming suggestions and must-visit places in Porto Get your weekly dose of armchair travelling Ponte de Lima City Council has launched a public auction to sell 29 animals of native breeds from Quinta de Pentieiros includes 11 Bordaleira breed lambs from Entre Douro e Minho 11 Bordaleira breed reject sheep from Entre Douro e Minho and one Churra do Minho breed reject sheep” the Councillor for Environment and Green Spaces Gonçalo Rodrigues explained that the sale is made “whenever the number of animals exceeds the capacity of the Quinta de Pentieiros facilities and raises pressure problems on the pastures” The head of the Ponte de Lima Council explained that the base value of the public auction is defined after consulting the agricultural market Those interested in purchasing the animals must submit proposals by March 10 and are required to maintain them for 30 days from the end of that date Quinta de Pentieiros is part of the Protected Area of the Lagoons of Bertiandos and São Pedro d'Arcos created in 2000 when José Sócrates was Minister of the Environment The Protected Area includes equipment aimed at interpreting heritage such as an environmental interpretation centre The Pentieiros farm has a three-star campsite and caravan park bungalows (accommodation units that complement the campsite) Continuing its expansion plan, Aldi supermarkets will open a new store in the oldest town in Portugal, Ponte de Lima This will be the brand's third store in the Viana district joining the existing ones in Vila Praia de Âncora and Viana do Castelo Located on Via D. Pedro I, close to Ponte Nossa Senhora da Guia ("Ponte Nova") and the urban centre, the new ALDI Ponte de Lima has a total sales area of around 1,000 m2 and has customers 90 parking spaces It is with great sadness we inform you that Iain Macpherson passed away recently after a difficult battle with cancer Iain was very well known and respected in the industry and a thoroughly likeable individual whom lots of you knew personally Iain began his career as a Merchant Banker in London working for Lloyds His main passion was golf however and against advice in the early 90s he decided to take the unusual decision to quit his banking job and move over to the golf sector; a decision he never regretted To help him realise his dream he enrolled at Myerscough College to undertake a course in Turf Science During his tenure at Myerscough it quickly became apparent that Iain’s particular niche and natural flair was in golf course construction and design Over the years Iain went on to successfully manage several high profile course construction projects throughout the UK and Europe and later to design golf courses in his own right Ponte De Lima in Portugal holds “The Macpherson Cup” competition annually in his honour as a mark of gratitude for the superb quality of the layout Iain was larger than life and one of the few genuine characters to work in our industry Daughter Laura aged 11 and Son Andrew (King of Scotland) aged 5 Following the news of the theft of over £2 million of stock from its Manchester warehouse last weekend Worldwide Golf Brands reports that the business is 'back up and running' with minimal disruption to the vast majority of its customers the business growth agency for UK and Irish golf clubs has launched a new marketing system that has delivered rapid advances in the service they deliver Brocket Hall has announced that world-renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon is to open a new state-of-the-art putting studio at the Hertfordshire-based venue GolfBusinessNews.com (GBN) is for the many thousands of people who work in the golf business all around the world We cover the full range of topics both on and off the course We aim to supply essential information both quickly and accurately in a format which is easy to use We are independent of all special interest groups Click here to sign up for our free twice weekly golf industry news summary View the latest newsletter here 5/7 High StreetDorchester-on-ThamesOxfordshire OX10 7HHUnited Kingdom publisher@golfbusinessnews.com © 1999-2025 e.GolfBusiness.com Limited | All Rights Reserved. | GBN Privacy Policy Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) carried out in eight geographical areas in northern Portugal with potential for the mining of lithium has excluded two – Arga and Segura – while giving the green light for six others Processing Plant at Lithium Mine. [Shutterstock / Jason Benz Bennee] who has expanded to both the Douro and Minho now believes Vinho Verde wines have great potential Portuguese wine company Esporão AS has purchased the historic Quinta do Ameal estate in the heart of the Vinho Verde appellation Esporão continues its strategy of expansion from its original home in the Alentejo region to more northern regions “[Our ambition] is to make great wines with identity and a sense of place but also to challenge the region’s traditional status quo,” Esporão CEO João Roquette told Wine Spectator Quinta do Ameal is a historic property located close to Ponte de Lima in a subregion of the Vinho Verde appellation known for the prevalence of the Loureiro grape variety that helped bring Loureiro into the limelight showing the grape’s potential for great wines Araújo farms organically and is known for high production standards and a knack for encouraging tourism The farming was one factor that helped spark the deal with Esporão The company has been moving toward organic farming at all its wineries since CEO João Roquette took over in 2008 and more recently entered the craft beer sector With total annual revenues of $55 million and production of 1.3 million cases of wine The company owns over 4,200 acres in several locations in Alentejo The range of wines is based solely on Loureiro Revenue is approximately $500,000 per year Stay on top of important wine stories with Wine Spectator's free Breaking News Alerts The former Los Angeles restaurateur and real estate developer followed his heart when … Consumers got the chance to taste dozens of outstanding wines in Chicago, with upcoming … The owner of Stoller and Chehalem wineries was devoted to the future of Willamette Valley … Inside the first U.S. location of the French luxury retailer, guests can enjoy fine wine at … Phase one of the Viticulture and Winery Technology program’s new home, funded by a $10 … The Tuscan wine company has purchased a minority stake in Tenute delle Terre Nere; De … Luis Fernández-GalianoLa casa amnióticaThe Amniotic House24 obras y un ensayo 24 Works and One EssayCasa de retiro Burguillos (España) House of Spiritual Retreat Premià de Dalt (España) Maresme House Premià de Dalt (Spain)Alfredo ArribasCasa Equis Cañete (Peru)Barclay & CrousseCasa 9x9 Stadtbergen (Germany)Titus BernhardCasa en la playa Pittwater (Australia) House on the Beach Pittwater (Australia)Robert BrownCasa de vacaciones Langebaan (South Africa)Gabriël FaganCasa Hortal El Vendrell (Spain)Vicente GuallartCasa Innauer Dornbirn (Austria)Oskar Leo KaufmannCasa de invitados Buenos Aires (Argentina)Mathias KlotzCasa Du Plessis Paraty (Brazil)Marcio KoganCasa en el valle de Jade Lantian (China)Qingyun MaCasa en una bodega Azeitão (Portugal) House in an Old Winery Azeitão (Portugal)Manuel & Francisco Aires MateusCasa Walsh Telluride (Estados Unidos) Walsh House Telluride (United States)John PawsonCasa en Campo de Cartagena (España) House in Campo de Cartagena (Spain)Javier PeñaCasa en Spencertown (Estados Unidos) House in Spencertown (United States)Thomas PhiferCasa en la Rue Galvani Paris (France)Christian PottgiesserCasa en un huerto de ciruelos Tokyo (Japan)Kazuyo Sejima & AssociatesDos casas en Ponte de Lima (Portugal) Two Houses in Ponte de Lima (Portugal)Eduardo Souto de MouraCasa B2 Büykhüsun (Turkey)Han TümertekinCasa Göppner Ramstein (Germany)Uhrig & BayerCasa en Pozuelo de Alarcón (España) House in Pozuelo de Alarcón (Spain)Vicens & RamosCasa ‘Ecoms’ Paul GoldbergerLas casas de las estrellas: el proyecto SagaponacHomes of the Stars: the Sagaponac Experience We float with our eyes closed in the saline liquid of intimacy seeking shelter from the roar of the world and the domestic project is shaped by self-absorbed isolation We have searched for houses in five continents and the outcome of this planetary hunt is not so much a catalogue of materials and customs (in tune with the resistant anthropology of climatic regionalism) as the predictable proof that the house is a universal laboratory for technical and aesthetic experiments the pleasant variety of trials fails to conceal the essential unit of this residential type stringed together by family protection and individual expression the house of the globe is thus a narcissistic womb where paradoxically difference is cloned. From the spiritual shelter of Ambasz to the material prototype of Yamamoto there is a temporal and emotional path that the word ‘house’ helps to span: between a conceptual haven imagined more than three decades ago as an ecstatical remake of the Moor-inspired Barragán and an aluminum shelter designed from the mechanic rules of production and assembly there seems to be an abyss of forms and intentions but their common condition of freestanding objects and built dreams stretches a rhetoric bridge that shortens distances is hence an ironic icon of seclusion displayed watery showcase and inhabited fish tank of ‘disurbanity’ by design Weary of visiting canonical houses that were in the end uninhabitable overwhelmed after realizing that so many noteworthy residences are merely superfluous scenarios of leisure and ashamed of pretending that all these fine devices for the ostentation of taste are affordable homes we publish exquisite houses without mentioning their cost with the aloof attitude of jeweler’s that omit the price tag as a vulgar money matter If architecture has made a Faustian pact with fashion and luxury few stages are more suitable to enact this deal than some untamed domestic premises where the humble craft of living has been replaced by an arrogant eagerness to amaze and we shall await death in a fetal position returning to the origin of the home in the womb there arent any match using your search terms He joined his wife Bernie exactly two weeks after she left him. to Annie (nee Bayda) and Nick Cebryk in Alvena a handful for his strict parents thanks to his cheeky social personality and a mind for pulling off near-impossible pranks A job with CN Railway as interim station agent in Geraldton was the start of a career in administration and accounting His path with CN Rail eventually brought him to Edmonton finishing his high school diploma and completing the long road to a Registered Industrial Accounting (RIA) designation now Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)—A designation that Dad was very proud to hold. and the family moved from Edmonton to Lanigan He worked in the potash industry for 35 years had a grocery store with his brother Andrew for a few years and he embarked on several activities to hang out with his kids including coaching his sons in hockey (despite never having played) Dad was also very involved with the Air Cadets and Knights of Columbus in Lanigan and he eventually became Grand Knight. Retirement in 2000 saw Mom and Dad move to Medicine Hat this meant adding to his lifelong collections Dad even embarked on a three-week trip to Ukraine with Brian and saw the house where his father was born in 1900 To paraphrase Irish poet William Butler Yeats Dad lived by the adage that “there are no strangers here only friends you haven’t met.” He was a guy who would talk with anyone and—despite his bad jokes—was well-known by many for his charm and warm personality. It’s with this same warm personality and charm that Dad pushed forward through life despite later health complications and difficult events and you must deal with it and go forward.” When his lifelong partner passed away he finally found the place he could no longer keep going forward. We would like to acknowledge and thank the people who have been instrumental in attending to Dad’s healthcare needs over the years: Dr Monty Van der Westhuizen and his staff at MediCross Clinic doctors and nurses at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital A memorial service will be held at PATTISON FUNERAL HOME CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The service will be live-streamed. Please click the link here to view https://youtube.com/live/D1vGow7EgRs?feature=share. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to A.J.’s Loan Cupboard (Alan Joys Memorial Fund Society) Box 45006, McKenzie Postal Outlet, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7H3 a wonderful organization in Medicine Hat. On the fifth Special Stage – 11.90km into the second pass of Ponte de Lima – Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon had a little hiccup. By cutting a drifty right-hander too tight, his Hyundai i20 head-butted the inside bank that sent it into a spin, down a ravine and into a forest. In any rallyists book that’s bad news – especially for someone attempting to win a second World Rally Championship event in a row. But it got worse as the red-hot exhaust caught the dry forest wood and started a rather significant fire. Luckily, Paddon and his co-driver John Kennard were unhurt and able to save their crash helmets from the burning wreckage before the incredibly expensive rally car burnt to a crisp. Just minutes later, Estonian driver Ott Tänak rolled his Ford Fiesta RS in exactly the same place. That went up in flames too, but the uninjured driver and navigator were helped by locals to put the car out with a hose pipe and drag it out of the inferno to safety. It’s scary stuff that you can watch unfold above. Just remember kids, motorsport is dangerous. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Look out for your regular round-up of news No money from the licence fee was used to create this website The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes BBC is a trademark of the British Broadcasting Corporation Today our day started with morning prayer lead by Fr Luke Goymour before we all boarded a coach to Ponte de Lima the oldest large town in Portugal to join with 5,000 other World Youth Day pilgrims from across the Viana de Castelo diocese which is hosting us We first took a look in some churches in which we learned about the Blessed Francisco Pacheco who was born in Porte de Lima and martyred in 1626 with 10 people in Nagasaki said that for just preaching the word of God Francisco was imprisoned in Japan and then executed Following on from this we gathered with pilgrims priests and the local bishop in a large exhibition hall to celebrate Mass Venezuela and Argentina just to name a few – we knew this by talking to them and by seeing their large flags waving above the congregation There was a real energy in the hall from the start and it was incredible to know that this is just a fraction of what is to come in Lisbon The group were then able to explore this beautiful place in which there was a music festival market places and incredible scenery to embark on there was then what can only be described as a rave in the exhibition hall with lasers dry ice and a local Catholic priest playing loud The East Anglia crew then jumped back on the coach to head back to Viana for our evening meal and finished off the day with a much smaller party celebration socialising with many other nationalities Pictured above is the large Mass in Ponte de Lima also pictured in the video and pictures below. You can follow the group’s progress on social media at https://twitter.com/rceastanglia and https://www.facebook.com/catholiceastanglia/ Sign up for a regular enews bulletin at www.rcdea.org.uk (see form on left-hand side of this page) Churches Priests Schools Convents Prisons Hospitals & Hospices The international research project Restore4Life aims to halt the decline of floodplains and coastal wetlands along the Danube and restore these important ecosystems The Floodplain Institute of the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) is one of 31 institutions involved in this EU-funded project Five new project areas in Europe have now been selected to test the effectiveness of previously developed methods at new locations In a call for tenders coordinated by the KU 21 institutions from all over Europe applied to plan a restoration project and receive funding for it this one was aimed specifically at local and regional authorities This is a challenge in view of the fact that the majority of nature conservation research is driven by universities and non-governmental organizations The aim of this funding policy is to specifically integrate authorities into the research which will play a key role in the planning and implementation of future nature conservation projects authorities from countries already represented in the Restore4Life project consortium were excluded from the application process in order to avoid duplicate funding After reviewing and evaluating the applications with the help of other partner institutions from the project consortium five areas were selected that will be playing a key role in Restore4Life project from now on in Ponte de Lima in Portugal and in Ararat in Armenia are being supported "The diversity of the locations should also highlight the goal of focusing on different ecosystems and challenges and developing tailored solutions in each case" explains the deputy director of the Floodplain Institute Each of the selected areas will receive 100,000 euros in funding to plan a new restoration project based on the Restore4Life approach and implement the first steps The KU is responsible for disbursing these funds and is involved in the scientific monitoring and evaluation of the projects workshops will be organized in the new so-called “Associated Regions” to promote exchange both among the Restore4Life partners and with local interest groups "The aim is to create a ‘community of practice’ in order to take into account the perspectives of different interest groups" examples of participants are local experts cooperation with the Ukrainian partner will mainly take place online or outside Ukraine it is still important to actively involve this region in the research consortium." environmental education and nature-based business models individual and scientifically substantiated plans for implementation are now being developed for each of the five selected project areas "Restore4Life offers the opportunity to see the restoration of wetlands across Europe as a common challenge and thus work towards the sustainable restoration of these important ecosystems" The Restore4Life project is part of the EU mission to improve the condition of oceans and water bodies through research public participation and targeted measures – the focus is on the restoration of wetlands in the Danube basin Wetlands are important ecosystems and play an important role in water purification and storage as well as protection against floods and droughts more than 70 percent of the wetlands and floodplains in this area have disappeared or been severely damaged aims to develop measures for the restoration of wetlands in the Danube region on a scientific basis with the involvement of local stakeholders The project has a duration of four years and 31 organizations are involved The KU Floodplain Institute is one of the six institutions involved in the project’s management Further information on the project can be found at https://restore4life.eu The KU has set itself the goal of integrating living and continuously developing sustainability as an integral part of all areas of university life the KU has a vision for a sustainable future: Ecological and social responsibility should go hand in hand for developing sustainable solutions that have a local and global impact the KU therefore works closely with a wide range of partners in all areas of society and the economy it also wants to be a role model and initiator for the successful implementation of the sustainability goals The Gathering revolutionizes the way we approach collaboration towards systems change Brings together 500 participants and more than 50 organizations in a lush forest near Porto The Gathering intends to catalyze a regenerative ecosystem of collaboration and supporting meaningful action for global systems change The Gathering is a co-created event merging elements of conferences and scientists to come together and create a new model for collaboration and regeneration The Gathering is a community-scale experiment in bottom-up co-creation Participating organizations co-create the programme ensuring an immersive and participatory experience The Gathering provides a high-energy space for participants to connect build trustful relationships and collaborate The Gathering invites a culture of ‘connecting for action,’ supported by an app to ensure connections follow-up facilitates meaningful connections and collaborations The Gathering is hosted in a 22-acre forest estate near Ponte de Lima This natural setting fosters spontaneous interactions essential for fostering a regenerative culture The Gathering embraces a wide view of regeneration including systems change movements to re-imagine all aspects of life and society from business to home building and food growing The Gathering showcases diverse changemaker movements Building deep and meaningful relationships through a balance of being and doing together The Gathering captures this energy through art It invites participants to a joyous celebration of regenerative life The Gathering serves as a transformational space for organizations inspiring them to ask critical questions about their role and contributions to their ecosystem It encourages participants to consider what The Gathering can do for them and how they can contribute to the greater good Participants will have access to a range of amenities promoting a spirit of sharing and collaboration Gathering of Tribes 2024 promises to be an unforgettable experience offering opportunities to build purpose-driven initiatives and collaborate in creating change in the world For more information and to purchase tickets audrey@gatheringoftribes.earth | +33633267912 https://the-gathering.earth/ Maria Caetano has won her second back to back National Grand Prix title and third in her career at the 2014 Portuguese Dressage Championships held during the Feira Do Cavalo in Ponte de Lima Eight Portuguese Grand Prix riders competed at the Nationals The 27-year old Maria Caetano Couceiro brought her number one GP horse Xiripiti a gret Lusitano stallion by Qualificado x Moscatel The duo scored triple victory in the Grand Prix (70.620%) and the Kur to music (72.325%) to finish on a winning total average of 70.328% "Xiripiti went very well," Caetano told Eurodressage We were very consistent in the three days of competition Xiripiti is in a very good moment in his career." who has now scored his third consecutive silver national medal Aboard the Westfalian bred Der Clou (by De Niro) Canelas scored 68.080% to finish fourth in the Grand Prix second in the Special with 67.922% and then he scored 70.700% in the Kur to Music to finish on an average of 68.894% Daniel Pinto and Santurion de Massa landed in the third spot and got the bronze after earning 68.680% in the Grand Prix 65.843 in the Special and 70.425% in the kur He pulled an average of 68.316% for bronze Results - 2014 Portuguese Dressage Championships Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot Gonçalo Carvalho Conchinhas and the Portuguese owned 9-year old Lusitano mare Batuta were the winners of the 2015 Portuguese Grand Prix Championships held in Ponte de Lima on 25 - 28 June 2015 The pair claimed victory in each of the three Grand Prix tests to triumph overall with Filipe Canelas Pinto got silver and Daniel Pinto won bronze Carvalho and the 9-year old Batuta (by Quixote) achieved 71.200% in the Grand Prix 72.980% in the Special and 77.780% in the Kur to Music The previous one he captured in 2012 on Christina Jacoberger's Olympic horse Rubi AR “We were expecting to win and with the respect from all the competitors," said Carvalho "We came to this show trying not to give too much pressure to Batuta just to relax her during each test and in that I feel we succeeded!” even a little too warm the organisers did a great job to make the show enjoyable “The village and the competition venue are both very nice and it is a place we would like to compete more in Portugal," Carvalho stated Carvalho is experiencing a lot of pressure at the moment as his horse tested positive to controlled medication at the 2015 CDI Vidauban in March On 2 July Carvalho accepted an administrative sanction from the FEI He was diqualified from Vidauban and has to pay a fine but he will not be suspended from competition This weekend Goncalo is competing at the CDI Hartpury in England and aims for the 2015 European Championships "After that we will sit down and organise our next shows to quality for the Olympic Games," stated the rider Goncalo is working on improving the quality of the canter and the way Batuta uses her body in order to accept and relax herself and not feel any pressure.” Runner up in the race for the title was Filipe Canelas Pinto and his loyal team horse Der Clou (by De Niro) a Hanoverian with a good head and good temperament 71.200% in the Special and 74.340% in the Kur especially at Grand Prix Special and the Kur,” Filipe told Eurodressage and the pirouettes are his strongest points.”Hoping to be selected on the Portuguese team for the 2015 European Championships Filipe also has his eye set on the Olympic Games “In Der Clou's daily routine I always aim to improve his physical ability and iron out his little imperfections I hope to work hard on this in order to qualify for the Olympics next year," he explained The bronze medal went to Daniel Pinto on Sylvain Massa's Santurion (by Munchhausen) The pair scored 67.680%; 68.240% and 73.830% withdrew from the freestyle and finished eight in the ranking on her top horse Xiripiti "Xiripiti was tired from the trip from Mallorca that was only one and half week before," Caetano told Eurodressage "So I decided to withdraw him from the freestyle to save him from more effort and don't risk a possible injury before the Europeans t was extremely hot and humid weather in Ponte de Lima and I thought that Xiri doesn't deserved to be "pushed" in such conditions He had been doing a great season on CDIs." Results - 2015 Portuguese Grand Prix Championships one of the greatest writers in the Portuguese language did not even visit Brazil during his 54 years of life the former Portuguese colony marks his life and work in many ways at the time of the Portuguese Liberal Revolution when he was a deputy of the royal prosecutor in the town of Ponte de Lima he became involved in a romantic episode with the young Carolina Augusta Pereira d'Eça who would become the biggest name in Portuguese Realism In order not to compromise the good name of the Pereira d'Eça family the young Carolina - who was not married to the police chief - gave birth to her son in the village of Póvoa do Varzim handing the baby over to the care of Ana Joaquina Leal de Barros a seamstress who became her godmother and nanny Ana Joaquina was born in Pernambuco. This is where Eça de Queiroz's relations with Brazil begin says architect and historian Alfredo Campos Matos launched by Editora da Unicamp and Ateliê Editorial. Appointed as the definitive biography of the Portuguese writer the work was constructed based on meticulous documentary and iconographic research combining the account of Eça de Queiroz's life trajectory with critical reflections that allow readers to see the greatest name in Portuguese Realism as a man of his time in addition to deepening the understanding of his literary work The Brazilian edition is more complete than the previous two “I took advantage of the occasion [of the book's launch in Brazil] to update the work Unpublished letters continually appear with new information.” Campos Matos incorporated into the narrative studies criticisms and comments extracted from an extensive bibliography gathered by him over more than 50 years since he came into contact with the work of Eça de Queiroz as a teenager. All this material is organized into sections throughout the biography which focus on specific themes and issues as diverse as the author's ideological path his interest in photography and the presence of perfumes and music in the work. that he is fulfilling the essential role of a biography: establishing the relationships between the author's life and work such works are partial and omit what is most essential in a literary biography the biography outlines Eça de Queiroz's relations with Brazil Eça de Queiroz had several Brazilian friends especially in the final period of his life the city where he lived with his wife and children His circle of friends included the intellectual Eduardo Prado he was close to the writer and diplomat Domício da Gama the first contacts with Brazil occurred in the periodical The Barbs published in partnership by Eça de Queiroz and Ramalho Ortigão Eça wrote a text ridiculing Emperor Dom Pedro II Another episode was the chronicle The Brazilian which characterizes the country's inhabitant as a laughable figure Eça saw Brazil with the prejudice of Europeans partly thanks to his contact with his close friend from Paris the main character of Cousin Basilio is a young man convivial who returns to Portugal after making his fortune in Brazil and ends up seducing the romantic Luísa The plot is the motto for a critique of the customs and way of life of the Portuguese bourgeoisie with the initial print run of 3 copies quickly selling out even before the volume became accessible in the country it was preceded by its reputation for obscenity. In this context of fanfare and expectation Machado de Assis published in the magazine Cruzeiro an acute critique of the two works that mark the beginning of Eça de Queiroz's literary career The Crime of Padre Amaro e Cousin Basilio. Machado de Assis's criticisms focus on the Portuguese writer's style on characters classified as inconsistent and without organicity and on the supposed immorality of Cousin Basilio was the “marrow of the composition”: “the spectacle of ardor the “disgusting scenes of Paradise” – the house where the lovers Luísa and Basílio met with a moralistic tone and contrary to the Realist school distinguishes Eça de Queiroz's art among his contemporaries: the construction of characters and plots that reflect Portuguese society (and the character that Machado de Assis considers to be devoid of personality weak-willed and typical of the Lisbon bourgeoisie “What distinguishes Eça de Queiroz from his confreres is the brilliance of his original style the irony that characterizes it and that makes it astonishingly current” while an author like Machado de Assis tends to build his narratives based on the inner lives of his characters Eça de Queiroz does so based on the society he intends to criticize and ironize. the controversy would have borne fruit for both they had to reflect on the literary direction they were going to take” The Crime of Padre Amaro and O Primo Basílio collapsed on Machado like a “cataclysm”. ended up making Eça reflect and move towards a more unprejudiced literature that was more in line with his fantasy genius” “All journalists in Rio de Janeiro took up their defense,” says Campos Matos There are several reasons that help to understand this movement as well as the extreme popularity that Eça de Queiroz gained in Brazil from the end of the 19th century onwards – a process analyzed in detail in the biography based on the analysis of works by Brazilian and Portuguese authors who studied Eça de Queiroz's relations with the country in the 20th century The themes aligned with the emerging urban and modern world the critical and ironic perspective and the style of Eça de Queiroz are some of the elements that contributed to making the Portuguese writer extremely popular in Brazil – perhaps even more so than in Portugal. “Eça’s reception in Portugal in his time underwent variations over time Eça did not publish any work in book form again which didn’t happen in Brazil,” says Campos Matos with interpretation essays and new editions of his work which definitively established his reputation in Portugal. the passion for Eça de Queiroz gave rise to a neologism which designates a feeling of fascination and sympathy for “Ecian writing” that encompasses not only the work but also the author a poll carried out by the magazine The Week on the six best Portuguese-language novels gave clear indications of the popularity of Portuguese in Brazil The final list includes three works by Eça de Queiroz: the Mayans Scholars cited in the biography point to a variety of factors for the author's popularity Eça de Queiroz was a master of the generations of the beginning of the 20th century due to the revolutionary sense of his style He called into question the classical norms of literary composition elegance and lightness to themes and values that were previously unknown and considered minor opposing established formulas and prejudices a relationship of complicity was established between the author and his audience and characteristics come to light that make Eça de Queiroz a current author in the biographer's view: “For the century 21 Eça’s work is a magnificent example of intellectual independence WILTON JOSÉ MARQUESwilljm@uol.com.br works appear on the critical scene that almost immediately become founding references such is the depth and seriousness with which their authors focus on certain subjects It is true that such books are scarce here especially due to the productivist rage that has surrounded our academy measures capacity and intellectual performance only by the high number of articles published which has almost always resulted in a dumping of a lot of superficiality in the literary criticism market when one is lucky enough to come across a work – even if it comes from “outside” – destined to become a theoretical reference this fact is a source of great satisfaction This is the case of the book Eça de Queiroz: A biography recently launched in Brazil in a joint edition by Editora da Unicamp and Ateliê Editorial a devoted and long-time student of Queiroz's work produced a vigorous and comprehensive biography – accompanied by consistent iconographic research – in which we presents interesting (and even some obscure) aspects of both the life and intellectual formation of Eça de Queiroz (1845-1900) Campos Matos touches on issues that even help us understand the Portuguese writer's literary project the controversy with Machado de Assis. it is equally important to note that the author complements the book with two more interesting parts: either dealing with some specific themes that help the reader to understand and having a precise dimension of the place that Eça de Queiroz occupies in Portuguese-Brazilian culture the repercussion of his works in Brazil and Portugal or even his not very friendly relationship with Fernando Pessoa; either through the presentation of an accurate overview of the works published by Eça offering the reader not only a brief summary of each one but also a useful bibliographical survey of the first critical repercussions The result of thorough and persistent research which obviously entailed a necessary period of intellectual maturation an important contribution that is here to stay integrating belongs to the category of fundamental texts of Queiroz's bibliography it is worth highlighting that its reading should not be restricted only to scholars of Eça de Queiroz's work above all due to the elegance and fluency of the writing to any and all readers interested in literature Wilton José Marques is a professor of Literary Theory and Brazilian Literature at UFSCar Degree: Eça de Queiroz: A biographyAuthor A Campos Matospages: 600Edição: Unicamp Publisher and Editorial AteliêPrice: R$110,00 The Easter vacations are the perfect excuse to get to know our country better That's why we've traveled from the north to the south of Portugal to show you what you can visit and enjoy during Holy Week The Easter vacations are synonymous with a few days to travel This is usually the time of year when you really want to get out of town and discover new places and share new experiences with friends and family which starts on the Good Friday holiday on March 29 (two days before Easter Sunday) is therefore the perfect excuse to turn on the GPS and go in search of new things to do exploring activities that you can’t always find in your home area With this itinerary you’ll travel through Portugal from north to south from Invicta to the always sunny city of Faro which starts in the center of the country and Lisbon but can then turn upwards or downwards to the north of the country or the Algarve it’s also a must to try Ti Carolina’s Caldeirada à Nazarena at the Aleluia restaurant or a Mariscada at the Casalinho restaurant always with the best fresh fish and seafood And in Fátima you can’t go wrong: you should visit the Sanctuary where in addition to the famous scene of the Three Little Shepherds and the Miracle of Fátima you’ll find around 120 wax figures that tell the religious history of this region and its historical importance goes back to the defense of the cities of Leiria and Coimbra during the Christian reconquest The Mira de Aire Caves have been open to the public since 1974 and are considered the largest in the country with over 11,500 meters The beauty of these two places alone would be more than enough justification to travel to this part of the country during the Easter vacations And because vacation trips aren’t all about places to visit there are a few spots in the city we’d like you to know about: It’s a magnificent trip that you can take with friends or family and you’re sure to have a wonderful day Among landscapes filled with stunning greenery a place famous for its community granaries Known as the ‘little Tibet’ of Portugal this place is particularly famous for its breathtaking landscape full of terraces which merited a few words from José Saramago For those who enjoy rural ‘paradises’ There are also other attractions such as viewpoints traditional granite houses and hiking trails you can get to know Ponte da Barca and then set off for Ponte de Lima The town surprises with its medieval features but also with the beauty of the Roman bridge A crucial point on the Portuguese Way of St Ponte de Lima is also the perfect place to visit during the Easter vacations due to the quality of its gastronomic offer you can’t leave here without trying the famous Sarrabulho or the Rojões à Moda de Ponte de Lima the landscape is worthy of many photographs Viana do Castelo is a real treat for the eyes we suggest a visit to the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia If you do decide to visit the Minho city during Holy Week there’ s also a special program waiting for you don’t forget,in Minho you eat a lot and well the program of Easter celebrations includes the traditional processions A complete program to welcome the thousands of visitors who flock to Braga during Holy Week the most eagerly awaited triad is as follows: the “burrinha” procession; the Ecce Homo procession and the Burial of the Lord procession If you like history and cities with medieval features then this is the perfect destination for your Easter vacation you’ll find authentic heritage treasures such as: Each one is small in size but big in meaning a great reason to “dive” into the interior of Portugal and get to know its medieval charms the villages with stone and/or schist houses We’ve been to all 12 of Portugal’s Historic Villages and we’d like to highlight the following: but if you’re from outside Porto and you’re thinking of coming here for the Easter vacations This destination is especially suitable for those who want to spend their Easter vacations in the middle of nature The municipality is famous for the Paiva Walkways this is not the only “adventure” or outdoor attraction worth highlighting it’s a traditional sweet and not a dish to fill you up for lunch or dinner) Aveiro is a city that looks good in any photo take the opportunity to explore the surrounding areas where you’ll find the best sponge cake in the country (at least that’s what we think) a monument classified as a National Monument since 1910 which will take you directly to the “old” part of the city where the cobbled streets with an Arab door will take you on a journey through history and because it’s getting hotter and hotter how about a visit to the famous Ilha de Faro as well as taking your first dip of the year (the water is always warmer here) you can enjoy the rich gastronomy of this part of the country Far from the tourist-filled metropolises of the Algarve Olhão is a quieter town with an incredible gastronomy largely due to the fact that it “sources” its food mainly from the marine richness of the famous Ria Formosa from which we highlight the oysters and other bivalves which fully satisfy us with their flavors reminiscent of summer days Touring the Ria Formosa is undoubtedly the plan we recommend the fruit and vegetable market and the fish market are two must-see places in Olhão And on Saturdays there’s also an outdoor market ice cream parlors and bars where you can enjoy one of the best and most incredible sunsets in the country during Easter Week you’ll have the chance to experience Vilamoura in a different but equally magical way Whatever your destination for Easter or Easter Week we believe this guide will be your best friend there is no shortage of suggestions to suit all tastes because there’s nothing better than (re)discovering our beautiful country from side to side Santana is one of the locations chosen for this year’s edition of the Nutella campaign: ‘ At home we have what’s good’ The brand wants to make people discover the hidden treasures close to their homes the renowned hazelnut and cocoa cream brand has launched a new limited edition of its iconic 600-gram bottle which includes photographs of 15 new extraordinary places in our territory which will be available at the main points of sale and which invite you to explore some of the most spectacular places around us With its new campaign ‘At home we have what’s good’ encouraging anyone to visit the unique places around us that deserve to be discovered The initiative aims to claim the charm of some of the most extraordinary places in our country reminding us that you don’t have to go far to enjoy unique experiences This new collection includes places like Santana widely known for its typical triangular and colorful houses These traditional stone houses with steep thatched roofs were used as housing or stables and are currently culturally relevant icons recognized nationally and internationally for their unique beauty and architectural style Such as other locations such as Ilha das Berlengas an important seabird sanctuary and a nature reserve that protects the region’s unique flora and fauna which is surrounded by stunning natural scenery there are also other extraordinary places that Nutella has included in this limited edition: Aveiro Praia da Marinha and Praia from Ribeiro do Cavalo From Jornal Madeira Nutella Promotional santana Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email Where are the top places to see opera in Portugal? / Pixabay Editorial Team 24 September 2018 12:16Portugal isn’t exactly known for its thriving opera scene and the country cannot boast the kind of wealth of composers and operas that Italy can and so today idealista/news takes on the task of bringing you the best opera houses to visit in Portugal The São Carlos National Theatre in LisbonPortugal’s most famous and most prestigious opera house in located in the capital city, Lisbon. The São Carlos whose name translates as the National Theatre of St was founded in way back on 30th June 1793 and the Italian neoclassical-style building has been classified as a property of public interest and a National Monument The building is located in the small but picturesque square of Rua Serpa Pinto in central Lisbon and what’s more promoting high-quality artistic productions in the only Portuguese national operatic theatre the TNSC is putting on productions of Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata and Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème as well as Nuno Côrte-Real’s original 1971 Portuguese-language opera A Canção o do Bandido coming up in November 2018 Other classical music performances happening at the São Carlos in the near future include a concert of music for the violincello from Schumann Bartók and Beethoven on 28th September with the Portuguese Symphony Orchestra and the theatre is also hosting a showing of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet in December There’s no end of reasons to visit this renowned historical opera house in the heart of Lisbon and you surely won’t be disappointed if you do The Diogo Bernardes theatre / Google MapsThe Diogo Bernardes Theatre in the town of Ponte de Lima in the northern Portuguese district of Viana do Castelo is probably Portugal’s second most important opera house after the São Carlos being opened almost 100 years after the one in Lisbon It stands proud on Ponte de Lima’s Rua Agostinho José Taveira near the Terceiros Museum and the Villa Morais Palace This small theatre plays host to a wide variety of performances and installations from plays and jazz concerts to art exhibitions and rock music all of which is coming up in September 2018 The roster of events is updated every month so keep a close eye on developments online Porto's Teatro Nacional São João / WikipediaIn the historical old town of the city of Porto, is Portugal’s third opera house, the São João Theatre. Situated in the Praça da Batalha square, just behind the Porto São Bento train station, the theatre is in an easily accessible and central location. While it is mainly used for plays and concerts, there are occasional operas put on here. The star performance this autumn, between 28th September and 13th October 2018, is a production of Shakespeare’s Othello, which comes complete with English subtitles. This performance acts as the inspiration for many other activities organised by the theatre throughout the year, from chats about the play’s themes to interactive workshops. The theatre even has its own Educational Centre for children which includes a childcare playschool for the little one and drama workshops for slightly older kids. Then there is São Bento da Vitória Monastery, a separate building which falls under the museum’s custodianship and which also hosts various classical concerts and other events throughout the year. While the variety of operatic shows may not be the greatest in Portugal, what there is is made that much more special for it. With such exciting events happening in 2018, you can’t afford not to visit at least one of these fantastic opera houses in Portugal. Carnation Revolution: Portugal's Freedom Day On 25th April Portugal underwent a fundamental transformation known as the Carnation Revolution This pivotal event marked the end of the Estado Novo dictatorship and the start of Portugal's path to democracy The day is celebrated annually as Freedom Day to honour this peaceful transition and the newfound era of freedom and democracy While elsewhere in Europe temperatures have been dropping and increasing rapidly The drought and wildfire warnings are still on alert but there’s a region where greenery can still be found The lush northwest corner of Portugal is full of camellias Traditional dances can still be watched in the area with every settlement having a slightly different celebration Folk music is played and the smell of ‘caldo verde’ spreads through the streets The population’s good nature and generosity can be seen in their everyday lives as they help each other in whatever their neighbours need The coast of this region itself is the Costa Verde but “Green Portugal” covers the entire Minho a historic province situated at the very top of the country Across the border from there is the Spanish province of Galicia whose culture is very similar to the one found in Northern Portugal including a mutually intelligible language This end of the country is very different to the South Ponte de Lima is the oldest village in Portugal and its namesake was built by Romans in 1AD which make up a portion of Portugal’s northern border receive enough rainfall to be considered a temperate rainforest what is there to do exactly in the green of Portugal where plenty of outdoor activities are on offer for adventure lovers all over and cycling are all sports one can partake in out here take a visit to the manor houses of Ponte de Lima built during the exploration age in the 16th/17th centuries in the countryside for wealthy businessmen and nobles they’re used both as residences for the upper class and tourist accommodation You can also go on a journey along the ancient Roman roads following it through nature and crossing by the occasional village until you reach Braga Portugal’s 3rd largest urban area after Lisbon a winery has been winemaking for the past four centuries Fernão Pires and Loureiro varieties of grape The town is also home to the famous Barcelos cockerel an unofficial national symbol after one allegedly came back from the dead to save an innocent man from hanging the popular pilgrimage many make to Santiago de Compostela which features a 16th-century church and a 17th-century fortress a border town with houses of stone and balconies of iron unsurfaced bike paths that make up a network around the region The route can be ridden right down the Atlantic coast and passes through places like Caminha We can’t go over the Northwestern portion of the country without covering Guimarães This is the site of “the cradle of Portugal,” a 10th-century castle in which D which can be bought at one of the many markets dotting the area like Ponte de Lima’s one that dates to the 12th century People’s modern perceptions of Portugal are often shaped by the side that’s advertised to tourists: the Sun the clear skies… And while that does ring true for a lot of the country it can distract from the truth of Portugal’s geographic diversity: from the semi-arid endless rolling fields of the Alentejo that hit 40ºC without much difficulty in Summer to the Northwestern corner where swaths of rain are trapped by the Peneda-Gerês and Estrela mountains and dump everything onto the narrow strip between the ridge and the ocean to form one of Europe’s only rainforests Star in the 2015 music video for the hit single “Headlights” by German musician DJ and record producer Robin Schulz featuring American singer-songwriter Ilsey Time for a tipple in Portugal with Michael Portillo Portugal with Michael Portillo episode one sees him visit the Palacio da Bolsa Michael has presented many series over the years Portugal with Michael Portillo sees the politician turned presenter explore the Mediterranean gem for Channel 5 Portugal with Michael Portillo sees the seasoned traveller setting off to discover the heart and soul of the European country that's right next door to his beloved Spain train aficionado and former Conservative cabinet minister Michael Portillo will journey from the country’s second city in the north to the beaches of the Algarve in the south and even the island of Madeira as he searches for hidden gems and uncovers the Portugal many holidaymakers never experience Here’s everything you need to know about the Channel 5 series Portugal with Michael Portillo… Portugal with Michael Portillo starts on Channel 5 on Saturday March 1 2025 at 8.30 pm (repeated March 6 at 7 pm) Episodes run weekly every Saturday at the same time Michael Portillo visits Portugal’s rich and varied locations from Porto in the north to the beautiful beach resorts in the south where he samples the nose to tail eating tradition that involves eating every part of an animal as well as learning to make a handmade brush and sampling port He then discovers the ancient Roman cities of Coimbra and Braga and visits one of Portugal’s biggest festivals Michael explores the region of Sintra and gets to grips with the real Algarve Here's our guide to the episodes in Portugal with Michael Portillo.. not yet but if one becomes available we’ll add it to this page Michael Portillo is a former Conservative MP and cabinet minister but after he retired from politics he branched into broadcasting making a number of travel series including Great British Railway Journeys Michael Portillo’s Long Weekends and Great Asian Railway Journeys He’s also presented Portillo’s Empire Journey Portillo’s State Secrets and Portillo reviews and unmissable series to watch and more Nicholas CannonSocial Links NavigationTV Content Director on TV Times What's On TV and TV & Satellite WeekI'm a huge fan of television so I really have found the 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